Jenkins challenges Jeffries for world boxing title
Cleveland, Ohio November 29 James J Jeffries is urged by Tom Jenkins champion wrestler to meet him in a glove contest for the world heavyweight title with a side bet Jenkins seeks to pursue pugilism while continuing wrestling. Manager George V Touhey will travel to San Francisco Monday to discuss a potential match.
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Boston Star Rep to Lead West Point in Annapolis Game
Boston's star representative and ex-Harvard captain holds a prominent role for West Point in today's matchup against the Annapolis Naval Cadets. The game features notable leadership from the visiting squad and high stakes for both programs.
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Bay State trio to start in Army Navy clash in Philadelphia
Three Bay State players join West Point for the annual Army Navy game in Philadelphia. Charlie Daly, Edward E Farnsworth and Frank H Phipps Jr are listed, with Daly noted as last year’s Harvard captain and Farnsworth a Lynn native and junior end. Farnsworth and Waley shared honors in the Princeton game. Phipps is the son of Colonel Phipps.
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Byrnes Wins Murray and Irwin's Roll-Off By 299
Byrnes captured the weekly roll-off at Murray and Irwin's with 299 pins. Finnegan took second place with 244. McCarthy and Tanton tied for third and fourth with 268 each.
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Young Corbett faces mass of match challenges after McGovern win
Hartford dispatch notes Billy Rothwell known as Young Corbett has drawn multiple challenges from Sam Harris and others after defeating Terry McGovern at Nutmeg A. C. Offers include a $2500 binding match and a $5000 New Haven purse for a January or February bout. Corbett plans trips to England but may return to Denver to see family. He will defend his title at 118 pounds when needed and awaits his father's plans.
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Terry McGovern Faces The Music After Loss
New York reports Terry McGovern returns home with his wife Terrence McGovern Sr. and family reacting to the bout. Sam Harris posts 2500 to bind a rematch with Young Corbett, insisting McGovern must KO within 20 or 25 rounds or forfeit. Harris claims McGovern did not show his true form and cites a disputed first round knockdown as a fluke.
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Sharkey Challenges Sullivan’s Featherweight to Corbett Match
Sharkey took charge of Dave Sullivan and issued a challenge to Young Corbett, winner of yesterday’s Hartford bout with Terry McGovern. He proposes Sullivan step to 126 pounds for a 20 or 25 round match under the same conditions as the McGovern bout.
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Sears beats Cote in ten round Lewiston bout
Mike Sears of Lewiston defeated Arthur Cote of Biddeford in a ten round decision at City Hall before about 1200 spectators. Sears outboxed and outlanded his opponent, earning the undisputed win amid thunderous applause, following an earlier eight round victory by George Phalan over Max Cote after Cote was knocked to the ropes.
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English High Receives Interscholastic Cup Title
The English High football team was awarded the Senior Interscholastic League championship after a meeting at 31 Milk Street. Somerville High sent no representative despite notice. The controversy centered on a halted game due to darkness, English High leading 6 to 0, with Somerville protesting the result. The executive committee voted 7 to 6 to replay the game, a move English High refused. The cup emblematic of the title was awarded to English High, a decision praised by supporters and seen as setting a future precedent.
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Boxing Gossip On McGovern Rothwell Championship Question
Boxing column analyzes Terry McGovern and Rothwell fight tactics and weight dispute. It suggests Rothwell earned a possible title via earnings and public perception, notes McGovern's training and misjudgment, and previews a likely rematch while detailing Rothwell’s background, future prospects, and other Boston boxing notes including possible matches and letters.
Labor meeting in San Juan aims to unite Porto Rico groups
In San Juan Puerto Rico on November 29 a mass meeting of local labor associations, called by AFL agent Santiago Inglesias, proceeded peacefully amid some opposition. Inglesias stated his goal to unite local trades groups with the American Federation of Labor.
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Lord Derby Brings $10,000 at New York Sale
At the Fasty¢ Tipton horse sale Guy Onward and the Haim lin stable stars Lord Derby and Shadow Chimes headlined bidding. Lord Derby sold for $10,500 to E. E. Smathers after intense competition with D. Lamar and Walllace Pearse among bidders. Shadow Chimes went to William West of Edinburgh for $5,100.
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